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Grand Ronde Newsletter
COVER STORY:
Notes from the Chairman
On April 29, 1986,1 with the General Manager, traveled to Richland, WA
to attend the B I A Superintendents conference. It was a two day
conference. The conference is held about four tines a year to update
Superintendents throughout the northwest.
Xelsen Wilt, Siletz Superintendent his
extended an invitation to the tribes
in the agency to attend these conferences.
This meeting revolved around timber management
issues, water rights, Indian Acute Distress
Donation Program (an agricultural feed program
designed to assist Indian Ranchers feed their
live stock), Bureau's involvement in Tribal
Trade mission. Timber sales contracting, timber
infestation control, property control problems.
These meetings are informative and it provides
an opportunity to find out what is going on in
Indian country. Each tribe and agency is
different, but many of the problems which occur
are relevant to us. It is also a chance to
watch our Bureaucrats at work.
I had a chance to talk to the Area Director about the Housing problem
we are facing. The Bureau has been directed to change their approach
on housing funds. The Bureau is holding our funds up at the
Washington D.C. level. Many tribes are faced with this problem. The
Area Director agreed to assist us in resolving this very important
problem with us.
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Mailing Addrttt: P.O. Box 3l', Grand Rond. Origon 97347
SIGNALS
Tribal Council:
Mark Mercler. Chair
Merle leno, Vice-Chair
Kathryn Harrison. Sec'Treas
Dorothy Green
Prank Harrison
Russ Leno
Brad Kowlnz
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Candy Robtrtion